How to pronounce mom
Say it like MOM. Mom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOM.
What does mom mean?
- informal terms for a mother
Where does mom come from?
Clipping of momma.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mom.
Questions about saying mom
How do you pronounce mom?
Say MOM. The American pronunciation is /mɑm/. In British English it is /mɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mom?
Mom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOM.
Is mom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɒm/ (MOM).